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Concern over Sydney airport as near misses and runway incursions at 20% above national average

September 30, 2026 The Guardian World 1 min read
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Concern over Sydney airport as near misses and runway incursions at 20% above national average

Australian Transport Safety Bureau investigating staffing gaps as key factor in four incidents in July and August

Modelling by Sydney airport’s air traffic control operators predicted elevated fatigue risks for staff at the time of a series of major safety incidents, with a review identifying runway incursions and near misses at 20% above national averages.

Staffing gaps at Sydney airport are being investigated as a key factor in four incidents in July and August this year, according to the investigating authority, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau [ATSB].

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